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International Services
Image of tins attached by string Open University Worldwide is the focal point for the Open University's expertise in delivering learning in any international context.

Our International Services are designed to achieve two general aims:
  • To make Open University learning available to students all over the world, either directly, in partnership or through exchanging and sharing expertise
  • To promote excellence and assured quality in everything we do
We work in many different ways with a wide variety of partners and clients, including:


Universities and colleges
Government and private organisations
Teacher education and academic development programmes
Company human resource development programmes
International development programmes
Innovation and enterprise programmes
Distributed learning programmes
E-learning programmes and national learning grids
Distributors and bookstores


Please contact Open University Worldwide in the first instance for expert advice about how the Open University can assist you with your needs and interests. We work alongside the University's academic and technology specialists and are committed to participating fully in the internationalisation of learning, teaching and good academic practice.

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